Roman Tours

Specialist provider of Roman history to schools and museums across the U.K, for 18 years.

Providing a unique and dynamic educational experience of the Roman invasion and settlement of Britain. Using costumes and equipment, reconstructed from artefacts found through archaeology investigation. We make Roman history Fun, factual, interactive, engaging and relevant. Some Real artifacts also included in handling sessions.

What the soldier talks about:Where he came from and why he joined the army. What he had to learn to be a soldier. What was all his equipment for and why he couldn't shop at Tesco. (handling session with artifacts) Why they wanted to conquer Britain. How the Romans defeated the Britons and squashed the rebellions of Boudicca.The Benefits of becoming a citizen. Living in a new Roman Town, going to the baths, shopping, watching the games, having central heating...etc.Life as a captured Briton, sold as a slave. Better or worse? You decide.

We use Character acting, questioning and role play to develop an understanding of the period with the students. From primary to University.

Topics we provided areKey stage 1 and 2 settler and invadersLife of the soldier.Impact on British culture.Romano British society.Medicine.Military training and drill.Towns, roads, trade. Sanitation, lifestyles and luxuries. Citizenship. Gladiators, life in the arena.

Peace of Mind For You:We are a not a re-enactor who visits schools. We are a company with a solid reputation for providing quality Roman and Viking history workshops throughout the U.K.

All our team hold full CRB’sWe provide U.K wideEverything is risk assessedWe carry £5,000,000.00 Public Liability.In partnership with the Grosvenor museum, Chester.We follow all Dfes Guide lines for working in SchoolsPresentations are keyed to the National Curriculum.We use Character acting, questioning and role play to develop an understanding of the period with the students.We specially tailor sessions for all schools.We cater for disabilities and special needs at all levels.